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Punch

The puppet character in Codlin and Short's show.

minor

Also known as Mr. Punch

First appearance: xvii

See Punch in xviiBook page

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TCTommy CodlinMQMrs. QuilpSHShortNTNell TrentJEJerryPUPunch

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Kit's circle and antagonists
  • Traveling showmen and performers
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Punch in xvii